Andrea LaPlante, Psy.D. University Medical Center, ACB-4C 2000 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70112 Office: (504) 702-3167 alapla@lsuhsc.edu EDUCATION April 2013 Aug 2009 Doctorate in Psychology (Psy. D.), Clinical-Community Psychology APA-Accredited UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE, La Verne, CA M.S., Psychology Non-terminal degree UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE, La Verne, CA 2002-2005 B.A., Psychology Minor, Sociology UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Riverside, CA Graduation with honors LICENSES Aug 2014 Louisiana Licensed Clinical Psychologist (#1287) CLINICAL EXPERIENCE July 2012 Present Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Section of Psychology New Orleans, LA Psychology Fellow Supervisor: Philip T. Griffin, Ph.D. Conduct psychological/neurocognitive assessments and individual psychotherapy at the HIV Outpatient Program (HOP) within the University Medical Center Infectious Disease Clinic. Participate in ongoing research at the HOP clinic and develop new projects. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in order to provide a high standard of patient care.
July 2011 June 2012 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Section of Psychology New Orleans, LA APA-Accredited Psychology Intern Supervisor: Philip T. Griffin, Ph.D. DePaul Psychiatric Hospital: Conducted psychological assessments, group therapy, and individual therapy with a diverse inpatient population including dual diagnosis and SPMI adult patients. Participated in multidisciplinary treatment team. Behavioral Sciences Center: Provided outpatient individual therapy and conducted psychological assessments with adult population exhibiting various psychiatric diagnoses, including PTSD. Presented and participated in case conferences and didactic trainings. Sep 2010 May 2011 Augustus F. Hawkins Mental Health Center Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Los Angeles, CA Psychology Extern Supervisors: Yoshado Lang, Ph.D. and Paul Longobardi, Ph.D. Conducted neuropsychological testing, psychodiagnostic testing, and disability evaluations with an adult outpatient population exhibiting a history of severe and persistent mental illness. Responsibilities included test selection, administration, interpretation as well as report writing and communication of results to patient and referral source. Participated in weekly neuropsychology seminar and adult personality testing seminar offered through UCLA. Sep 2009 Aug 2010 Center for Integrated Family and Health Services (The Family Center) Covina, CA Testing Clerk Supervisor: David Zableckis, Psy.D. Provided individual and family therapy for children and adolescents under contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health; conducted structured initial intake interviews in order to determine diagnosis and develop treatment plans; conducted integrated cognitive and personality assessment batteries to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning; collaborated with caregivers, social workers,
teachers, and psychiatrist in order to provide the highest level of care for clients. Sep 2008 July 2009 University of La Verne Counseling Center La Verne, CA Practicum Trainee Supervisors: Anna Ayvazian, Psy.D. and Richard Rogers, Ph.D. Provided individual therapy to the university s diverse student body including graduate and non-traditional students under the supervision of a licensed psychologist; conducted cognitive and personality assessments including administration, scoring, interpretation, report writing, and communication of results; developed and presented outreach presentations/workshops on various topics; participated in weekly inhouse seminars on assessment and community psychology. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Jul 2013 Present Co-Investigator Comprehensive Alcohol Research Center, Louisiana State University Title: HIV/AIDS and Alcohol-Related Outcomes: Translational Evidence- Based Interventions Principle Investigator: Patricia Molina, M.D., Ph.D. The goal of this study is to adapt an evidence-based intervention that focuses on the consequences and risk factors for alcohol abuse among patients with HIV and to deliver this intervention with the goal of reducing alcohol intake, preventing risky behaviors, and improving quality of life. This study is supported by 1 U01 AA21995-01 through the NIAAA. Jun 2014 May 2016 Co-Investigator Brown University/Butler Hospital Subcontract Title: Engaging HIV Patients in Primary Care by Promoting Acceptance Principle Investigators: Michael Stein, M.D. and Ethan Moitra, Ph.D. The goal of this study is to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of an adapted acceptance-based behavioral therapy intervention for promoting adherence and engagement in care with HIV patients. This study is supported by NIMH 1 R34 MH098694-01A1. Jan 2013 July 2015 Sub-Investigator Louisiana Cancer Research Center, Louisiana State University
Title: HIV-Associated Cancer Pathogenesis Principle Investigator: Chris Parsons, M.D. Provide PI with data related to participants neurocognitive functioning, level of depression, and HIV medication adherence. Link study participants with other health care services based on need. This study is supported by a grant through NIH. Oct 2012 July 2015 Sub-Investigator Louisiana Cancer Research Center, Louisiana State University Title: Using Serum micrornas as Biomarkers for Cognitive Impairment in HIV Patients Principle Investigator: Francesca Peruzzi, Ph.D. Involved in study design, grant writing, and data collection/analysis for study examining the relationship between microrna expression and cognitive impairment and depression in HIV patients. Study role included designing, administering, and scoring a neurocognitive test battery. This study was supported by a grant through the Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science Center. July 2012 Jan 2013 Sub-Investigator HOP Clinic, Louisiana State University Title: Psychosocial functioning, alcohol use, and HIV disease progression: A prospective study Principle Investigator: Phillip T. Griffin, Ph.D. Responsible for participant recruitment and data collection/analysis for a study examining the influence of well-being and health-related behaviors on physical functioning among patients with HIV. Sep 2009 Mar 2013 Doctoral Dissertation University of La Verne, La Verne, CA Title: Improving Well-Being among Parents of Children with Autism Chair: Richard Rogers, Jr., Ph.D. Quantitative examination of the effects of a Positive Psychology intervention, specifically the Three Good Things intervention, on the wellbeing and parental competence/self-efficacy of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Sep 2005 Jan 2007 Research Co-Coordinator Positive Psychology Lab, University of California
Riverside, CA Advisor: Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D. Responsible for designing and implementing research experiments; collecting, imputing, and analyzing participant data; supervising research assistants; writing and presenting results. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Dec 2015 April 2013 Nov 2011 & Sep 2012 Guest lecture, Louisiana State University HIV & Neurocognitive Impairment Developed and presented for the psychology interns at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Guest lecture, Louisiana State University Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Case Conceptualization Developed and presented lecture on CBT case conceptualization for the Psychiatry residents as part of their CBT course requirement. Guest lecture, Louisiana State University Positive Psychology: History and Application Developed and presented for the psychology interns and faculty of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Feb 2008 May 2011 Teaching Assistant, University of La Verne La Verne, CA Sep 2009 May 2011 Advanced Statistics, Lab (PSY 605L) Developed lectures and provided instruction for a weekly doctoral-level course on data analysis using statistical software; assisted students in accurately reporting research results Sep 2008 May 2009 Cognitive and Intellectual Assessment (PSY 608) Conducted demonstrations and role-play exercises of tests administration; assisted students with scoring and interpretation of tests results within a doctoral-level assessment course Feb 2008 May 2008 Statistics (PSY 305) Assisted students with conducting undergraduate-level statistical analyses; graded student assignments; assisted professor as needed
PUBLICATIONS Armstrong, M.L., M., Altice, F.L., Copenhaver, M., Molina, P.E. (2015). Advancing behavioral HIV prevention: Adapting an evidence-based intervention for people living with HIV and alcohol use disorders. AIDS Research and Treatment, vol. 2015, Article ID 879052, 10 pages. doi:10.1155/2015/879052 Kadri, F.,, De Luca, M., Doyle L, Velasco-Gonzalez, C., Patterson, J.R., Molina, P.E., Nelson, S., Zea, A., Parsons, C.H., Peruzzi, F. (2015). Defining plasma micrornas associated with cognitive impairment in HIV-infected patients. Journal of Cellular Physiology. Advance online publication. PMID: 26284581. Griffin, P.T., & (2013). Treatment non-adherence in an HIV-positive patient sample. HIV Clinician, 25(4), 8-11. Griffin, P.T., & (2012). Cognitive rebound with HAART regimen in HIV/AIDS greatly adds to patient s quality of life. HIV Clinician, 24(4), 1-4. Complete List of Published Work in MyBibliography: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=laplante%2c+andrea PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Seminars:, & Griffin, P.T. (2015, April). Psychosocial Barriers to Retention in Care. Presentation at the Delta Region AIDS Education and Training Center, HIV Clinician Update Conference, New Orleans, LA. (2014, May). HIV and Psychiatric Co-morbidities. Online presentation with the Delta Region AIDS Education and Training Center. http://www.deltaaetc.org/video%20list.htm (2013, October). HIV and Psychiatric Co-morbidities: What we know & what we can do. Webinar presentation with the Delta Region AIDS Education and Training Center. (2013, May). Managing Mental Illness in HIV. Presentation at the Delta Region AIDS Education and Training Center, HIV in Corrections Conference, Baton Rouge, LA. (2013, April). HIV and Psychiatric Co-morbidities. Presentation at the Delta Region AIDS Education and Training Center, HIV Clinician Update Conference, New Orleans, LA.
(2011, April). Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence. Symposium presentation at the Psi Chi, University of La Verne chapter, First Annual Student Research Conference, La Verne, CA. Poster Presentations: Armstrong, M.L., M.,...Molina, P.E. (2015, June). An adapted holistic intervention to decrease alcohol consumption among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA): A pilot study. Poster session presented at Research Society on Alcoholism, San Antonio, TX. Armstrong, M.L., M.,...Molina, P.E. (2014, June). Adapting an evidence-based intervention to decrease alcohol use disorders among people living with HIV/AIDS. Poster session presented at Research Society on Alcoholism, Bellevue, WA. M., Parsons, C.H., Peruzzi, F., Griffin, P.T., & Molina, P. (2013, October). Depression negatively impacts neurocognitive functioning in people living with HIV/AIDS. Poster session at LSU Graduate Research Day, New Orleans, LA. M., & Griffin, P.T. (2013, September). Pattern of cognitive deficits among people living with HIV on the RBANS. Poster session presented at the annual US Conference on AIDS, New Orleans, LA., Dickerhoof, R., Boehm, J., & Lyubomirsky, S. (2007, January). Endowing versus contrasting life experiences: The effect of thought perspectives on well-being. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, Memphis, TN. OUTREACH EXPERIENCE Dec 2012 Sep 2011 Jan 2009 Nov 2008 Stress Management Designed and presented psychoeducational workshop for patients at the LSU HIV Outpatient Clinic. Role of Psychological Testing within an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Developed and presented to nursing students assigned to DePaul Hospital, New Orleans, LA Body Image and Eating Disorders Designed and presented psychoeducational workshop for the University of La Verne student population. Stress Management
Designed and presented psychoeducational workshop for the University of La Verne freshman seminar course. Nov 2008 Crisis Intervention and Referral Presentation delivered to the staff of the University of La Verne Learning Enhancement Center. SUPERVISION and CONSULTATION Dec 2012 Jan 2014 Research and Statistics Consultant OCD Institute of Greater New Orleans Provided guidance on research development and design; conducted statistical analyses for research examining experiences of adult children of compulsive hoarders Sep 2010 May 2011 University of La Verne La Verne, CA Supervisor-In-Training Supervisor: Valerie Jordan, Ph.D. Provided weekly face-to-face individual supervision to a graduate practicum student of the University of La Verne as part of an Advanced Supervision Skills course. Sep 2007 May 2008 Consultant, City of Claremont Claremont, CA Collaborated with colleagues and city personnel in conducting a needs assessment; conducted focus groups and individual interviews with city residents living in low income housing; worked with colleagues to formulate a written report of findings to be presented to the city and to be used by the city to evaluate and formulate plans of action RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Sep 2006 Sep 2007 Fontana Unified School District Special Services Fontana, CA Para-educator Special Education Managed behaviors exhibited among students with special needs; supervised student activities; ensured the safety of students;
collaborated with administration, teachers, therapists, nurses, and other service specialists; assisted teacher with instructional and clerical duties; individually tutored students. Mar 2006 Mar 2007 Project Sister Family Services Pomona, CA Crisis Intervention Advocate (Volunteer) Assisted survivors of sexual assault and/or non-offending family members directly through the 24-hour hotline; provided appropriate support, information, and referrals; accompanied survivors to the hospital, police department, or court as needed; filed police reports and child abuse reports when necessary CERTIFICATIONS June 2014 Oct 2007 Apr 2006 Psychological First Aid National Child Traumatic Stress Network Certified Domestic Violence Counselor House of Ruth, Claremont, CA Certified Sexual Assault Counselor Project Sister Family Services and the Office of Emergency Services Pomona, CA PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Psychological Association, Member Research Society on Alcoholism, Member Society for Clinical Neuropsychology (APA Div. 40), Member HOP Research Committee Latino Student Psychological Association, University of La Verne chapter, Financial Chair Psi Chi, The National Honors Society in Psychology REFERENCES Available upon request